Model Trains

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Be warned... this is the video that tripped my son's obsession with trains! He has been wathching this one probably at least weekly for a year and a half. He loves looking at the trains, singing the songs, and listening to Jeff (the narrator). I was looking for something innocuous to be an electronic babysitter, and even better than that my son now spouts tidbits about trains.

A little too much Lionel (as opposed to Flyer)and a little too much of "Jeff", but then this is a children's video. Overall, this is about as good as an electric babysitter gets. Our 3 year-old grandson never tires of watching, and has memorized about half of "The Wabash Cannonball" . Definitely healthy, educational faire, very tolerable for grandparents too (as compared to, uh, Barney.)

I got this DVD out of the library after my almost-2-year-old fell in LOVE with parts 1 through 3. I expected more of the same, but with better production values; I was not disappointed by the production values (the sound and video quality is EXCELLENT, particularly in comparison to 1-3), but I have to say that both my son and I aren't very interested in watching it. Instead of train footage accompanied by music, this video has huge amounts of commentary by the young boy "host," almost entirely talking about things we could care less about (loooong details of different models, when they came out, what their specs are, etc). The script was clearly written by someone a generation or two older than the boy reading it, so his comments come across as awkward and stilted. I'm not saying that a boy his age would not know those words, but I have a hard time believing he would use them while gushing about his favorite engine. Since at my son's age he speech music over long, drawn out speech, and the speech makes it hard for me to talk to him about what's going on - this is not a keeper for us. I'm glad I borrowed it from the library before buying it.

You have to get this series if you have a train fan in your life. It's just that simple. Aimed at toddlers, it is narrated by a child but it makes it all that much more interesting from their viewpoint. These trains do just about everything and it's neat to hear your toddler's reactions to what is going on. My favorite is when the trains get a bath - I heard all about that one from my little one! Grab all these that you can - they really are great videos and clean, which is definitely nice!

My son and daughter (ages 2 and 3 respectively) and I have been watching this series off of RFD-TV and we love it. It's got music, lots of action, some humor, great photographic quality and lots of history. It's hosted by a kid, which should tell you what audience this is aimed at. We don't have the DVD yet.. but if it's the same as what's shown on RFD-TV, which I'm sure it is, it's sure to be a favorite. At this age, they like it much better than "There Goes a Train", which has very little train action and lots of adults talking

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This is THE book if you want the details on essential layout planning issues. Period. If you are interested in model railroad layouts, you won't be able to put this down. Grades, track spacing, s-curves, basic layout shapes, siding lengths, planning for smooth operations, etc., etc.. Even if you are just thinking about or planning a layout, this book is loads of fun. I do feel that this latest version has been dumbed-down a little. Some of the more technical sections have been truncated, but it is still a complete coverage. However, if you can locate an earlier edition, I recommend it.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is tired of watching the train go round and round with no purpose. Chock full of information and ideas. I find myself going back time and time again to referance it. Highly recommended.

I don't usually take the time to do this review stuff, but I felt compelled to let others know about this book. I'm not an experienced model railroader and I have even less experience with full scale railroads, so from this beginners perspective the book is perfect. It walks the reader through the basics of very complex ideas in railroading, model or otherwise, without over simplifying or becoming dull. The concepts as John wrote them are very easy to digest, well organized and well illustrated in diagrams. It explains yards, passing tracks, time tables, curves, grades, and a long roster of other building blocks as it relates to planning, constructing and operating your model railroad empire again at a level of detail that I've yet to come across in some other books and publications I've read. Although I'd suggest this book to any railfan simply to learn more about railroading, I'd strongly suggest this book to those like myself just getting into the hobby of model railroading.

This is a great book on how to run and plan your next model railroad. Gives great idea's and samples of yards, train movements and point to point locations. Not just for beginers.

John Armstrong is one of the best known names to the model railroad hobby. He has written extensively but this book is his finest work. A person interested in railroads finds himself caught up in lots of detailed scenes and complex trackwork. Armstrong explains what it all does and why it is arranged in the way it is. He does this by explaining railroad practice in the real world and then by looking at the problems faced by the modeler. He does so in a lucid and interesting manner...for the first half of the book. While the first half of the book is dedicated to teaching about how railroads operate, the second is intended to teach how to model them effectively. He explains broad general concepts and then refines things and explains them in easy stages. He knows where the pitfalls are and he points out solutions. This is a useful book for anyone from beginner to advanced but especially the beginner.

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This book got me to select N scale and get started. Great read even if another scale is your choice.

I'm "MiMi" to a five year old railroading afficiando. This book told me everything I needed to know to make my grandson's eyes pop and the word "Awesome" fly from his mouth. Hands down a great guide for the beginner.

I really enjoy this book, I am an HO modeler and all this is in N scale, but it still was a very excellent book.

A great book for anyone who's ever said "how'd they make it look like that?" It shows everything just as it says, step by step. A lot of great pictures and tips for everything from benchwork to scenery. A definate must for anyone looking to get into the hobby.

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Got this pre-Christmas clearance at Amazon for a great price. This slot car set is durable and works better than I expected. I highly recommend. My kids (7 and 6) love it. Easy set up. Excellent quality. Very satisfied. Cars are fast!

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This was a pretty good buy for a replacement if you are on a budget. The only concern is that the mirror sort of blurs the reflection a little bit.

I ordered this when my original was broken off in a car wash.. The price was right, the shipping was quick and the item surprisingly fit perfectly. (I have bought other 3rd party items that were...well 3rd party to be nice) My only complaint is in the glass used in the mirror. There is a definite difference between it and the oem mirror...you get used to it but its a bit weird at first.

GM only used these mirrors for 2 years for good reason, they tend to break if bumped. Fortunately these are OEM quality for 10% of the price of dealer charges. Replaced both my mirrors, they're smooth & shiny and easy to replace.

Item was packaged very well. Shipping was free, and I still got my mirror pretty fast!! It works great, and was just as listed. I will remember this seller the next time I need something for my car :O)

Was very happy with my purchase, product was just as described, looked new and worked great. Shipping was a little high, be sure to check shipping cost. Over all I was very pleased with my purchase.

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The side-view mirror I purchase was perfect. What a difference in price between what I paid and what it wold cost me to have it repaired at the body shop. I saved about $100.00! That makes me happy!

A perfect replacement for the OEM mirror. Great price and wide selection for different models, years, etc

This is a perfect fit and same quality of OEM. Everything including electrical fit just as the original. The price you can't beat it. Their customer service was courteous friendly and very helpful. Shipping to Canada was reasonable and they use reliable shipping. I had the new mirror in place in 15 minutes flat without a single adjustment. Recommend this product for sure.

Thanks for being so fast with a mirror that worked perfect!

The price was very reasonable and the service was great. I didn't have any problems at all with the order. It also came in very quick and in perfect condition, also the packing was perfect for this particular product to say it was a mirror and that it was coming overseas. I would recommend Amazon to anybody if their looking to purcahse a mirror that not only was a good price but also a perfect fit for my car.

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affordable and a big improvement once that handle breaks off and you need a new one!